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Overview |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or PennWest California?
- Missouri Southern State University is 4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Missouri Southern than PennWest California ($16,052.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 36.6% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,624 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,016 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 108 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Missouri Southern vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or PennWest California? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PennWest California and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Missouri Southern State University (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $5,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/